v.
- prepare (food) by mixing, combining, and heating the ingredients.
▸(of food) be heated so as to reach an edible state.
- informal alter dishonestly.
▸
(cook something up)
concoct a clever or devious story, excuse, or plan.
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(be cooking)
informal be happening or planned.
- N. Amer. informal perform or proceed vigorously or very well.
n.
a person who cooks, especially as a job.
Phrase
- cook someone's goose
informal spoil someone's plans.
Derivative
Etymology
OE cōc (n.), from pop. L. cocus, from L. coquus.